As one of few remaining Blue Dogs, I know that Congress can still work together to get the big stuff done. Last Congress, I worked with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to shepherd a five-year farm bill through this chamber and into law with strong bipartisan support. We need that same kind of cooperation and forward thinking to address the looming shortfall in federal transportation funding.

“Because of our work on Title Seven of Dodd-Frank, the derivatives markets as a whole are now much safer than they once were. The Commission, and the markets they regulate, need our support. Unfortunately I think that in some areas, the bill moves us in the wrong direction.

Congressman Collin Peterson wants to share an opportunity for you to stay up to date on his work in Washington, D.C. and in Minnesota. Peterson, who represents 38 counties in western Minnesota, provides a weekly newsletter for his constituents with updates on meetings and events happening in Washington, D.C. and at home.